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Mission Statement

The Input Research Group (at Toronto and at Guelph) undertakes research in haptic input to computer systems. By "haptic", we mean input that involves physical contact (such as by the hand or foot). As such, it is not involved in speech input, for example.

Our objective is to improve the relationship between the motor-sensory and cognitive aspects of interaction. An underlying hypothesis is that the way information is articulated by the motor system impacts the cognitive aspects of human performance. Hence, the work goes beyond device comparisons and time-motion studies. One fall-out is that the group could be named, "The Appropriate Feedback Group."

The group follows a number of paradigms in its approach. Much of the work involves formal experimentation using human subjects, as, for example, our studies of mode errors or gestural input. In general, our studies explore models of elemental transactions in direct manipulation systems, new input devices and novel interaction techniques, or interaction techniques to support collaborative work environments. However, the group also uses an "experimental programming" paradigm, in which a prototype (often toy) system is built and informally tested. Only after substantial pilot testing and revision do we proceed to empirical testing in formal experimental settings.

Funding and Support

Funding and support for the IRG has come from many sources. Corporate sponsors include Xerox PARC, Digital Equipment Corp., Apple Computer Inc., IBM Canada's Centre for Advanced Studies, Alias Research, the Arnott Design Group of Toronto, and Architel Systems Corp. of Toronto.

Additional support has been provided by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada, the Japan Science and Technology Fund (JSTF) of NSERC, the University Research Incentive Fund (URIF) of the Province of Ontario, and the Information Technology Research Centre (ITRC) of the Province of Ontario. This support is gratefully acknowledged.